In reply to KTS915.

Ben, I think you miss what good practices means when you say "But all the best practices in the world won’t stop human mistakes..."

Best practices are akin to a checklist, if you will, that has been accepted as the best way to mitigate disaster. Pilots, surgeons and many other professionals follow them and swear by them.

You either follow best practices or you don't.

If you follow them, you are competent, knowledgeable and professional.

If you don't... it is many things but "human mistake" is certainly not one of them.